Best Internet Providers in Carbondale, CA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Carbondale, CA
Carbondale has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Carbondale.
Ranks compare Carbondale with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Carbondale, CA at a Glance
Carbondale Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Volcano Communications Group
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
unWired Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Carbondale ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Carbondale, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Carbondale based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Carbondale, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 92.02% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Carbondale?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Carbondale
- Volcano Communications Group - fiber coverage map
- Zeta Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cal.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Conifer Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- unWired Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Carbondale Compares to Places Its Size
Carbondale's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 25%.
| Measure | Carbondale | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Amador County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 85.6% | top 42% | 39.4% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 894 Mbps | bottom 15% | 753 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10 | top 1% | 6.1 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 23% | 2.4 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 26% | 14% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 94% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 89% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 34% | bottom 4% | 67% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 9% | 82% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $94,082 | top 24% | $89,671 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 38% | top 1% | 13% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 85.6% of homes in Carbondale, against 39.4% across Amador County and 62.4% across California. Households in Carbondale are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $94,082 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Carbondale
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carbondale?
Volcano Communications Group Fiber in Carbondale, CA
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Volcano Communications Group offers Fiber service to 85.6% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, Volcano Communications Group Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Carbondale?
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Carbondale, CA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 12 and as high as 30, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Carbondale, CA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, Cal.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Zeta Broadband Fixed Wireless in Carbondale, CA
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Zeta Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.1% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, Zeta Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Carbondale, CA
Availability:
92.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.9% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Carbondale, CA
Availability:
92.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.9% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carbondale, CA
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 95 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carbondale, CA
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
297 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.1% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 297 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Conifer Communications Fixed Wireless in Carbondale, CA
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Conifer Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.6% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, Conifer Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Carbondale?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Carbondale, CA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carbondale?
EarthLink DSL in Carbondale, CA
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 85.6% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Carbondale, CA
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 85.6% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Carbondale by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Carbondale
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Carbondale
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Carbondale Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Carbondale that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Ione has the most homes with fiber (53.8%) and Plymouth the fewest (0.0%); Carbondale has 85.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale (this page) | 4,512 | 85.6% | 894 Mbps | 10 | B | 35/100 |
| Jackson | 7,066 | 14.2% | 1,030 Mbps | 7.8 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Ione | 6,805 | 53.8% | 633 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 60/100 |
| Sloughhouse | 6,407 | 20.6% | 1,347 Mbps | 7.5 | C+ | 82/100 |
| Sutter Creek | 4,246 | 4.0% | 933 Mbps | 7.1 | C | 51/100 |
| Plymouth | 1,841 | 0.0% | 860 Mbps | 6.3 | D+ | 51/100 |
| Buena Vista | 542 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 5.9 | D | 65/100 |
| Amador City | 459 | 0.0% | 787 Mbps | 6.7 | D+ | 57/100 |
| Drytown | 391 | 0.0% | 377 Mbps | 5.6 | D | 47/100 |
| Latrobe | 242 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 7 | D+ | 70/100 |
| Sunnybrook | 224 | 0.0% | 142 Mbps | 7.8 | C- | 41/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Carbondale?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Volcano Communications Group should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Carbondale
| Volcano Communications Group | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Zeta Broadband | 400 |
| unWired Broadband | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Cal.net | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Conifer Communications | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Carbondale Internet Providers
Based on 183 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Carbondale residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. unWired Broadband wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 99.3% coverage in Carbondale.
At a national level, based on 2231 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Carbondale Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Carbondale, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carbondale Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Volcano Communications Group | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Conifer Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Zeta Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Carbondale
Based on data reported by Carbondale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Volcano Communications Group. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Carbondale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carbondale Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Volcano Communications Group | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Conifer Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Zeta Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Carbondale?
Of the providers in Carbondale, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Carbondale where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across California or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.26 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Cal.net is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Carbondale, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Carbondale
| ISP / Tech Type | Carbondale Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Volcano Communications Group | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Conifer Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Zeta Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Steve
ting Fiber
November 13, 2026 Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised
Robert
Verizon Fixed Wireless
November 10, 2026 Was cut off with .out notice due to upgrade and was not provided connection to upgrade from the same location (tower). Causing further problems in service and added cost.
ISPReports User
AT&T DSL
November 08, 2026 Lousy
ISPReports User
Fidium
November 08, 2026 Vernice
Frontier Fiber
November 01, 2026 Horrible this is horrible. My internet has been down for two days in a half. Never again
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Carbondale?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Carbondale is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Volcano Communications Group. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Carbondale is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, unWired Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Carbondale, available to 99.3% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.